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OBITUARY: Hector Luis Barbosa
Hector Luis Barbosa, 79, of Rockingham, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 at Reid Heart Center, Pinehurst, surrounded by his family. He was born May 22, 1945, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, son of the late Biviano Barbosa and Carmen Pastrana Barbosa. Hector’s passion and work was in construction. He also...
ROTTEN: Allegations of theft and corruption surround fmr. Pageland Chamber of Commerce president
In December 2023, Ethan Foard filed a lawsuit, asking the Chesterfield County courts to rip apart whatever's left of the Pageland Chamber, a nonprofit with a mission to promote Pageland and its businesses.
Hamlet drops first game at state tournament
CHERRYVILLE — Described by head coach Chip Gordon as an “off day,” the Hamlet American Legion baseball team dropped its first game of the North Carolina state tournament Saturday. Starting the double-elimination tournament against Union County Post 535, Hamlet surrendered a 13-6 loss. Trailing 8-0 after the...
Marlboro County woman celebrates 100th birthday
MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Mrs. Frances P. Belcher of Bennettsville is celebrating her 100th birthday. Belcher was born on July 19, 1924 in the Hemingway community of Williamsburg County. Belcher's caregiver and friend, Denise Poe, planned a big celebration for her Friday that involved family, friends, and good...
2 more charged in Little Philadelphia shooting
ROCKINGHAM — Two more men are facing charges in connection to a June 6 shooting in the Little Philadelphia community. Richmond County Jail records show 20-year-old Zakeim Lamar Giles was arrested July 11 and 18-year-old Jazalle Christopher Chambers was booked July 12. Warrants allege that Chambers and 19-year-old Aric...
Outdoor enthusiasts tour Hitchcock Creek
The outdoor tour organization Flora and Fauna Festivities tabbed Hitchcock Creek for their latest nature walk last Saturday. The group, founded by husband and wife Britany and Adam Smith, chose to tour Hitchcock Creek because of its unique environment, created in part due to the 2009 demolition of the Steeles Mill Dam.
PCC names first woman president in college's history: Former assistant vice president Maria Pharr to take the helm next month (copy)
Maria Pharr, a former Pitt Community College assistant vice president, has been selected as its new president, becoming the first woman to lead the college. Pharr, who has served as president of South Piedmont Community College since 2017, will become the sixth president in PCC’s 63-year history, effective Aug. 13. She follows President Lawrence Rouse, who retired at the end of June. “It’s an amazing opportunity and one for which...
South Piedmont Community College leader leaving for new gig
MONROE – Maria Pharr is leaving South Piedmont Community College next month to become president of Pitt Community College. Pharr has served as president of South Piedmont since January 2017. “This is all very bittersweet,” Pharr said. “I have deep professional and personal ties to both Pitt Community College...
PCC names first woman president in college's history: Former assistant vice president Maria Pharr to take position
Maria Pharr, a former Pitt Community College assistant vice president, has been selected as its new president, becoming the first woman to lead the college. Pharr, who has served as president of South Piedmont Community College since 2017, will become the sixth president in PCC’s 63-year history, effective Aug. 13. She follows President Lawrence Rouse, who retired at the end of June. PCC’s Board of Trustees made the announcement Friday...
Brittany Roberts named among The Fayetteville Observer’s ‘40 Under 40’
LAURINBURG — Laurinburg’s Brittany Roberts has been honored as a recipient of The Fayetteville Observer’s prestigious 40 Under 40 award, now in its 14th year. This accolade celebrates young professionals who excel in their careers and contribute significantly to their communities. Nominees must live or work in Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore, Robeson, Sampson or Scotland counties and be under 40 as of July 1, 2024.
Laurel Hill’s Rodriguez-Gonzalez awarded $5K Perdue Scholarship
LAUREL HILL — Adrieliz Marie Rodriguez-Gonzalez, daughter of Eric Rodriguez-Hernandez and Eva M. Gonzalez-Vega of Laurel Hill, was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving partner of Perdue Farms. Rodriguez-Gonzalez received one of 15 scholarships given this year to children...
SHP: Man dies in Hamlet crash after running from troopers
HAMLET — A Scotland County man died from a weekend wreck after reportedly leading troopers on a brief chase. According to the N.C. State Highway Patrol, 26-year-old Stephon Ramon La-vonn Bennett of Laurel Hill, was pulled over just before 2 a.m. on suspicion of driving while impaired. The trooper...
City closes in on North Fire Station opening finish line
LAURINBURG —This week, nearly two years after ground first broke on the construction of the North Fire Station on Aberdeen Road, Laurinburg’s city Manager revealed that city staff will soon start occupying the newly constructed facility but slammed the breaks on a grand opening celebration. “I think after...
Grenade-like device found inside Laurinburg home
LAURINBURG, N.C. (WPDE) — A special operation is underway after what appeared to be a grenade-like device was found inside a home along the 17000 block of X-Way Road in Laurinburg, according to Cpt. Chris Young with the Laurinburg Police Dept. Young said while the device appeared to be...
Dropping off supplies
Rep. Garland Pierce leaves school supplies in the School Supply Drive dropoff box at The Laurinburg Exchange. The newspaper is a proud sponsor of the drive which will run through Aug. 9. Must-needed items include disinfectant wipes; treasure box prizes; snacks; notebooks and journals; pencils, pens, and markers; crayons and colored pencils; glue sticks and scissors; folders and binders; and backpacks.
Two charged with stealing from construction crew at Rockingham Speedway
ROCKINGHAM — Two men are accused of stealing tools from Richmond County’s iconic racetrack. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to Rockingham Speedway on Tuesday July 16 — three days after the track’s open house event — for a reported larceny.
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